COVID-19
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May 17, 2021
Marcus Trammell almost died on his way to pick up some pandemic takeout. A year later, his amazing rehab journey continues.
The long way back from the turn lane in front of Dino's Bar and Grill -
May 13, 2021
Research explores how people with traumatic brain injury have adapted to the pandemic
The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences has conducted research to better understand how individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers think the findings may apply to many disability populations in future crises. -
May 12, 2021
Heparin, platelets discouraged as treatment for blood clots after COVID vaccine
Heparin and platelets are discouraged as treatment for patients who develop blood clots in the brain and low platelet counts 6-15 days after receiving Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, following a clinical investigation review of 12 U.S. cases conducted by the CDC and institutions including Vanderbilt University Medical Center. -
May 10, 2021
Brad Paisley stars in new VUMC public service announcement urging people to “take the shot”
A simple message that can save lives and help life get back to normal -
May 6, 2021
“Standing Ovation” mural unveiled in honor of National Nurses Week
The mural inside Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital depicts several Nashville music legends giving a standing ovation to a health care worker in honor of National Nurses Week. -
May 6, 2021
VUMC to lead national study to treat severe COVID complications
The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) has been awarded a major federal grant to lead a national trial of treatments targeting the Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS) in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. -
May 6, 2021
Flexibility, trust: Takeaways from Leadership Assembly
The flexibility and adaptability of Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been center stage as the pressures of COVID-19 and ongoing strategic imperatives have transformed how and where care is delivered.